I am trying to avoid buying anymore LaraBars. Primarily this is because I am sick of spending so much money on them and because they bring needless packaging into our lives. Their parent company is also throwing money at legislation that would limit our rights to know if we are consuming GMOs. There are plenty of reasons why my LaraBar habit needs to be kicked but it is so hard! I love those tasty little bars, they are paleo/primal friendly, and they are the perfect light meal to eat on my way … [Read more...]
Are You Eating the 30 Healthiest Foods?
Healthy eating is such a subjective thing. Or is it? Everyone has their own ideas of what is healthy. Many swear by tofu and I think it is a bad idea. Others think that fat is the devil and I think no such thing. Can we ever agree? Well, I do happen to agree for the most part with Real Simple magazine's list of 30 healthiest foods... not that they are the healthiest per say but it is a pretty good list of healthy foods. I thought it would be fun to go through their list and see how regularly my … [Read more...]
Bilt Stainless Steel Water Bottles for Kids
Parker had his first speech therapy session today so we did a simple lunch before hand with drink bottles that he and his sister could take along with them to his appointment. The appointment was interesting...he got very frustrated with the session and hated to have to sit and try to talk or keep identifying pictures over and over. Unlike last time he was happy to leave. But I digress... we have been using Bilt stainless steel water bottles lately and they are great for travel. They are … [Read more...]
Raw Vegan Chocolate Brownies
Raw Vegan Chocolate Brownie Balls - Sinfully Delicious! Mmmmmm. Yes they are THAT good. I can't help but make little moaning sounds when eating them...you know what they say about chocolate right? Hubby thinks I have lost my mind a little. He loves them too though and says they taste like the truffles his mom used to make. I never understood the mainstream obsession with chocolate until yesterday when I made these. The recipe is my own invention that has definitely earned a position in my Raw … [Read more...]
No Cook Peach Cobbler
I made a delicious raw peach cobbler for desert tonight. The kids loved it and so did I and it is oh so healthy. Ingredients 2 peaches (chopped) 1 teaspoon raw coconut oil 4 teaspoons agave nectar (raw honey will also work) 2 dashes cinnamon 3 ounces raw walnuts 5 dates, pitted Preparation Peach filling: In food processor or Vita-Mix, mix peaches with coconut oil, 2 teaspoons agave nectar and a dash of cinnamon until smooth. Empty into bowl. Crumb topping: In food processor, … [Read more...]
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